HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-7926 Youth Co-op Sponsored by: Commissioner D. Johnson
RESOLUTION NO. 0 9-7 9 2 6
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING A FUNDING REQUEST MADE BY
YOUTH CO-OP, INC. FOR ITS EMPLOYMENT
ASSISTANCE CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF TEN
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00), PAYABLE FROM
ACCOUNT NO. 19-519554
WHEREAS, in 2007, the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka ("City
Commission") adopted Resolution 07-7108, authorizing and approving a funding request made
by Youth Co-Op Inc., for its employment assistance center in the amount of Ten Thousand
Dollars ($10,000.00) for FY 2007-2008; and
WHEREAS, Youth Co-Op, Inc. has requested funding assistance from the City of Opa-
locka("City") for FY 2009-2010, to provide vital program enhancements in continuing its efforts
to serve low and moderate income jobseekers; and
WHEREAS, the requested funding will further assist unemployed and underemployed
individuals in improving their job skills, engaging in job search activities and participating in
follow-up job retention services; and
WHEREAS, the staff members of Youth Co-Op, Inc. have many years of experience in
working closely with employers in Opa-locka in a concerted effort to fill job openings; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to authorize and approve the funding request
made by Youth Co-Op, Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals to the preamble are hereby incorporated by reference.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Opa-locka hereby approves and
authorizes a funding request made by Youth Co-Op, Inc., for its employment assistance center in
the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) for FY 2009-2010, payable from Account No.
19-519554.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23 day of SEPTEMBER, 2009.
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Attest: Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
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Deborah ',. Irby Burnadette Normreeks
City Clerk City Attorney
Moved by: JOHNSON
Seconded by: TAYLOR
Commission Vote: 5-0
Commissioner Holmes: YES
Commissioner Johnson: YES
Commissioner Tydus: YES
Vice-Mayor Taylor: YES
Mayor Kelley: YES
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September 8, 2009
Dear City Manager:
YOUTH CO-OP, INC.
PROPOSAL FOR CONTINUATION OF SERVICES WITHIN OPA-LOCKA
Through the community participation process of Miami-Dade County, residents of Opa-
locka have identified the creation of jobs, increased youth and senior services, micro
enterprise technical assistance, affordable housing and crime awareness/prevention as
specific high priority needs of the community. The poverty rate in the Opa-locka
community is 37.4%, an increase of 22.9% in ten years. This is compared to Dade's
average of 18%. At least 18.8% of the labor force is unemployed and 40.0% of those 16
years and over are not in the labor force. Nearly 31.9% of the households with earnings
receive public assistance, which is three times higher than the county's percentage.
Because of the low socio-economic level within the Opa-locka community, many
residents do not have the resources for job search. Many do not own a computer to
prepare letters, resumes, etc. nor do they have access to the Internet for job search and
applying for job applications. This limits these individuals to compete in today's job
market.
There are very few organizations which offer assistance in the Opa-locka area. Youth
Co-Op is one of these few agencies and the only one addressing the employment and
training needs of this community in particular.
780 Fisherman St., Suite 130. Opa-Locka,Florida 33054 • Phone: (305) 687-2886 •Fax: (305) 687-6511
We are an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids&services are available upon request to
individuals with disabilities
YOUTH CO-OP, INC.
- A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
- Serving South Florida Since 1973
Youth Co-Op operates the Employment Assistance Center in the heart of Opa-locka with
funding from the Miami-Dade County Department of Human Services. Youth Co-Op
has also incorporated an after-school program for students of neighboring schools within
the center. This after-school program is funded in part by The Children's Trust.
The funding received for the Employment Assistance Center is not sufficient to ensure
services will be provided on a continuum basis throughout the year. We are hereby
requesting $50,000 to enable the center to continue to offer the following services:
1) A resource room for career development.
2) Job search assistance.
3) Job fairs.
4) On-site recruitment.
5) Employability workshops.
The funding will be used to assist with the operating costs of the Opa-locka office.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely, 2
Sy via Daughtrey
Center Director
780 Fisherman St.,Suite 130. Opa-Locka,Florida 33054• Phone: (305) 687-2886 •Fax: (305)687-6511
We are an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids&services are available upon request to
individuals with disabilities